Evaluation

After Your First Visit with a Fertility Specialist

After an initial consultation to comprehensively review your medical history, most patients will be asked to undergo a complete physical exam and a series of infertility tests. This evaluation phase involves some blood and hormone tests which your fertility specialist will utilize to diagnose the cause of infertility. The testing generally proceeds from standardized screening which all patients need to specialized diagnostic tests that are tailored to the unique needs of each patient. For further information on diagnostic testing, please see our Diagnosis section.

Most fertility physicians will accept relevant standardized screening test results performed by qualified third parties if the information is still current and relevant. After this phase of standard testing however, fertility physicians generally prescribe specific diagnostic tests in accordance with the patient’s individual circumstances. A single blood draw will often provide a sufficient amount to perform nearly all screening tests. The table below outlines common diagnostic tests and the method by which they are administered. The outcome of your testing phase will often lead directly to a diagnosis for the cause of infertility.

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